Leonardo DiCaprio received significant praise for his detailed and dedicated performance as Arnie Grape, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He meticulously studied and practiced Arnie’s mannerisms to ensure a consistent portrayal throughout the film. This role quickly established DiCaprio as a talented dramatic actor and led to opportunities to work with some of the industry’s leading directors.
On November 7, 2025, Disney+ will release ‘Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films,’ a two-part documentary that goes behind the scenes of the ‘Avatar’ movies. The film explores how James Cameron and his team created the incredible world of Pandora, using innovative underwater filming techniques and a lot of hard work. Directed by Thomas C. Grane and executive produced by Cameron and Rae Sanchini, the documentary includes interviews with the cast and filmmakers, along with concept art, footage from the set, and demonstrations of the visual effects. It looks back at the making of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and gives fans a first look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ showcasing the contributions of Wētā FX and other long-time partners. The documentary focuses on the artistry and technology – including cinematography and stunts – that bring the franchise’s vast ocean world to life.
This National Geographic documentary follows award-winning photographer Lynsey Addario as she covers dangerous stories around the world. It explores the challenges her work presents to her family and her own well-being. Directed by the team behind acclaimed films like Free Solo, the documentary shows Addario reporting from conflict zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Ukraine. It will be available to stream on Disney+ starting November 7th.
In Batman, the Joker unleashes increasing chaos on Gotham City, and when Harvey Dent transforms into the villain Two-Face, the situation becomes even more dangerous. Meanwhile, the city’s criminal underworld is busy with money laundering and has corrupted many police officers. The film demonstrates how these interconnected criminal activities push Gotham’s systems to their breaking point, forcing difficult decisions and testing the limits of everyone involved.
Vin Diesel consistently draws audiences in the ‘Fast and Furious’ movies, but his other films haven’t been as successful. Attempts to launch new franchises with movies like ‘The Last Witch Hunter’ and ‘Bloodshot’ haven’t worked, and generally, his solo projects don’t perform as well as those within the ‘Fast and Furious’ universe.
As a huge Bowie fan, I’ll never forget hearing about the final Ziggy Stardust show in London back in ’73. He actually told the crowd it was the last time they’d see that version of him! It meant the end of the iconic red hair, those incredible space-age outfits, and the whole theatrical performance style he’d built around the Ziggy character during that tour. He jumped right into new sounds and projects, leaving Ziggy behind. While he’d nod to the Ziggy era in later shows, he never brought that character fully back to life on stage – and honestly, that felt right. It kept that period special and legendary.
‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ is a film set during a lively family Christmas gathering on Long Island. As the family comes together for what could be their final Christmas in their childhood home, old tensions and fond memories come to the surface. Directed by Tyler Taormina (who also co-wrote the script with Eric Berger), the movie stars Matilda Fleming, Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Sawyer Spielberg, and Michael Cera, who also helped produce it. With beautiful cinematography by Carson Lund and editing by Kevin Anton, the film has a natural, observational feel. Produced by Omnes Films and distributed by IFC, it’s a blend of humor and heart, focusing on the little moments that make family traditions special.
The comedian told GQ magazine, while at the Chateau Marmont, that he was shocked CBS cancelled the show, despite its strong ratings as the top program in its time slot.
This series was originally made in standard definition with an older screen format, so when viewed on modern TVs, you might notice some graininess and visual distortions. Many of the home video releases have been altered – either by cropping the image or smoothing out the lines to reduce noise. The way episodes were originally broadcast also padded the runtime with repeated scenes and lengthy introductions, making it seem like there were more episodes than there actually were. Plus, each episode only covered a small amount of the original manga, leading to a lot of cliffhangers.
In Paradox’s sprawling strategy game, you lead a unique space civilization, defining its values, government, and species – all of which impact how you play. Each game features a newly generated galaxy full of discoveries, strange events, and galactic crises. You’ll advance technology in multiple areas, construct space stations to control key locations, and interact with other empires through diplomacy or warfare. Consistent updates and expansions add fresh content, including new origins, societal traits, and challenges to keep your campaigns engaging for the long haul.